Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)

投降, 屈服

Faced with overwhelming forces, the army decided to surrender to avoid further bloodshed.

面对压倒性的力量，军队决定投降以避免进一步的流血。

另外, 此外

We need to buy milk, bread, and eggs.In addition, we should pick up some fruit for snacks.

我们需要买牛奶、面包和鸡蛋。此外，我们应该拿一些水果当零食。

报复, 反击

The company faced retaliation after firing the employee.

公司在解雇员工后面临报复。

州, 国家

California is the most populous state in the United States, known for its diverse culture and economy.

加利福尼亚是美国人口最多的州，以其多元文化和经济而闻名。

度假村, 度假胜地

They stayed at a luxurious beach resort during their vacation.

他们在度假期间住在一家豪华的海滩度假村。

战时, 战争时期

雇佣, 聘用

Are you planning to employ any interns this summer?

你计划今年夏天雇用任何实习生吗？

提供, 上菜

Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.

将酱汁倒在意大利面上，立即上菜。

准备, 预备

He prepares his outfit the night before to save time in the morning.

他前一天晚上准备好衣服，以节省早上的时间。

港口, 海港

The ships docked in the harbor to avoid the storm approaching from the open sea.

船只停靠在港口以避开从公海逼近的风暴。

作为回报, 反过来

She helped me with the project, and I gave her some advice in return.

她帮我完成了这个项目，我作为回报给了她一些建议。

Her kind words gave me a real boost after the failure.

机动的, 易于操纵的

The small boat was highly maneuverable in the narrow canals.

小船在狭窄的运河中非常机动灵活。

高度, 非常

The university produces highly qualified engineers every year.

该大学每年培养出高度合格的工程师。

葡萄牙语

He took a course in Portuguese to better understand Brazilian culture.

他参加了葡萄牙语课程以更好地了解巴西文化。

记录, 最佳表现

The gymnast achieved a perfect score, setting a new record in the floor exercise event.

体操运动员取得了完美的成绩，在自由体操项目中创下了新纪录。

名字, 姓名

He introduced himself by saying, "Hi, my name is Alex."

他自我介绍说：“嗨，我的名字是亚历克斯。”

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

提取, 拔出

The dentist had to extract a damaged tooth to relieve the patient's pain.

牙医不得不拔除一颗损坏的牙齿以减轻患者的疼痛。

外交的, 与外交有关的

Diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the conflict peacefully.

外交努力正在进行中，以和平解决冲突。

对应, 对称

盟友, 伙伴

During the war, each nation relied heavily on its allies for resources and support.

在战争期间，每个国家都严重依赖其盟友提供资源和支持。

按, 压

He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.

他踩下油门以增加汽车的速度。

麻烦, 困难

不同的, 独特的

The twins may look similar, but they have distinct personalities that set them apart.

双胞胎可能看起来相似，但他们有截然不同的个性，使他们与众不同。

尽管, 虽然

The business thrived despite the economic downturn.

尽管经济衰退，企业依然蓬勃发展。

大量的, 重要的

The company made a substantial investment in upgrading its infrastructure.

该公司在升级基础设施方面进行了大量投资。

中断, 干扰

The power outage caused a major disruption in our work schedule.

停电给我们的工作日程造成了重大中断。

区域的, 地方的

Regional conflicts can arise over territorial disputes or resource allocation.

地区性冲突可能因领土争端或资源分配而产生。

商业

International commerce plays a vital role in global economic development, facilitating trade between nations.

国际贸易在全球经济发展中发挥着至关重要的作用，促进了国家之间的贸易。

塞浦路斯, 塞浦路斯岛

Cyprus is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm climate.

塞浦路斯以其美丽的海滩和温暖的气候而闻名。

拒绝, 驳回

He rejected the first draft of the report, asking for major revisions.

他拒绝了报告的第一稿，要求进行重大修改。

声称, 断言

The controversial article regularly claims that a UFO sighting occurred last night.

这篇有争议的文章经常声称昨晚发生了不明飞行物目击事件。

卑鄙的, 卑劣的

His base actions shocked everyone at the party.

他的卑鄙行为让派对上的每个人都震惊了。

现代的, 当代的

Modern-day technology has changed how people communicate.

现代技术改变了人们的交流方式。

保证, 确保

Success was now assured with the implementation of the new strategy.

随着新战略的实施，成功现在已确保。

惩罚, 处罚

The court decided to punish the thief with a prison sentence for stealing.

法院决定因盗窃惩罚小偷，判处监禁。

主题, 话题

The main subject of today's lecture is the French Revolution.

今天讲座的主要主题是法国大革命。

希腊的, 希腊人的

Greek cuisine is well-known for its fresh and flavorful dishes.

希腊美食以其新鲜和美味的菜肴而闻名。

世界, 地球

His dream is to sail around the world.

他的梦想是环游世界。

埃及的

He is studying Egyptian hieroglyphs for his history project.

他正在为他的历史项目研究埃及象形文字。

统治者, 领导者

The ruler of the kingdom made decisions that affected all its citizens.

王国的统治者做出的决定影响了其所有公民。

方面, 角度

From a historical aspect, the building holds great significance in the city.

从历史角度来看，这座建筑在城市中具有重要意义。

战争, 武装冲突

Modern warfare often involves advanced technology and cyber attacks, alongside traditional combat.

现代战争往往涉及先进技术和网络攻击，以及传统战斗。

有趣的是，引人注目地

Interestingly, the ancient civilization had advanced knowledge of astronomy, as revealed by their complex calendar systems.

有趣的是，古代文明拥有先进的天文学知识，这从他们复杂的日历系统中可以看出来。

工作

He's been working on his presentation for hours.

他已經工作了好幾個小時在他的演講上。

伊利亚特, 荷马所著的古希腊史诗，讲述了特洛伊战争的故事

The Iliad is studied in schools for its depiction of heroism and the consequences of rage.

伊利亚特因其对英雄主义和愤怒后果的描绘而在学校中被研究。

奥德赛, 漫长的旅程

容忍, 原谅

The company's failure to address employee misconduct might be seen as condoning unethical practices in the workplace.

公司未能解决员工的不当行为可能被视为纵容工作场所的不道德行为。

表扬, 赞美

The teacher praised the student for their outstanding performance on the challenging assignment.

老师表扬了学生在具有挑战性的作业中的出色表现。

跟随, 追随

The team followed their leader up the mountain.

团队跟随他们的领队上了山。

历史学家, 史学家

The historian spent years researching ancient Roman battles.

历史学家花了多年时间研究古罗马战役。

例如, 比如

There are many beautiful places to visit in Italy, for instance, Rome, Venice, and Florence.

意大利有许多美丽的地方可以参观，例如，罗马、威尼斯和佛罗伦萨。

赞美, 尊敬

The ongoing project currently glorifies the dedication and creativity of the team.

当前进行的项目颂扬了团队的奉献精神和创造力。

敢于, 冒险尝试

The chef dared a bold fusion of flavors in the traditional recipe.

厨师敢于在传统食谱中大胆融合风味。

日常生活, 每天的生活

Cooking dinner and commuting to work are parts of everyday life for many people.

做晚饭和通勤上班是许多人日常生活的一部分。

高级的, 高层的

He was a high-ranking officer in the military, overseeing multiple units.

他是一名高级军官， overseeing multiple units.

雇佣, 聘请

根据, 按照

According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

根据天气预报，明天会下雨。

演说家, 演讲者

The orator captivated the audience with his powerful speech.

演说家用他强有力的演讲吸引了观众。

雅典人, 雅典人

大使, 使节

The ambassador hosted a reception at the embassy to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two nations.

大使在大使馆举办了一场招待会，以加强两国之间的外交关系。

绕行, 迂回

They took a detour due to road construction.

由于道路施工，他们绕道而行。

捕捉, 捕获

The zookeepers capture wild animals for conservation purposes.

动物园管理员为了保育目的捕获野生动物。

财富, 财产

船上的/飞机上的, 车载的

The on-board doctor checked passengers throughout the flight.

机上医生在整个飞行过程中检查了乘客。

自由

She has a liberal attitude towards social issues, advocating for equality and justice.

她对社交问题持自由态度，主张平等和正义。

接近, 靠近

She approached the podium with confidence before giving her speech.

她在发表演讲前自信地走近了讲台。

容忍, 忍受

She tolerates the inconveniences of public transportation without complaining.

她毫无怨言地忍受公共交通的不便。

削减, 限制

Rising costs have led many companies to curtail benefits and perks for employees in recent years.

近年来，成本上升导致许多公司削减了员工的福利和津贴。